John Fellner Announces New EP Boundaries + Ontario Tour
John Fellner is entering a defining new chapter with the announcement of his upcoming EP Boundaries, arriving May 29 via MCMXVI / Slaight Music / Universal Music Canada. Known first as a JUNO-nominated producer and songwriter with more than 80 million streams to his name, Fellner has steadily built a reputation behind the scenes working with artists like Preston Pablo, Haviah Mighty, and Sam Drysdale. Now, he’s stepping forward as a solo artist, shaping his own sound with the same precision and emotional depth that made him a sought-after collaborator.
With Boundaries, Fellner leans into indie pop songwriting that is both polished and deeply personal, exploring themes of self-awareness, emotional limits, and the push-and-pull of modern relationships. Led by singles “Cold Feet” and “Green Lights,” along with the focus track “Harry Go Round,” the project marks a reflective and intentional evolution from his 2025 debut EP Crossroads.
Alongside the release, Fellner is bringing the new material to stages across Ontario this spring, offering fans an early glimpse into this next era of his artistry.
First off, care to introduce yourself to our readers?
My name is John Fellner, I am a 4x JUNO-nominated producer/songwriter, and an indie-pop artist from London, Ontario. I love to make music, spend time outside, and snuggle my golden retriever.
Boundaries feels deeply reflective—what was the initial spark that set this project in motion?
It’s very much a continuation of my first EP, CROSSROAD. It explores the limitations we set in our lives and recognizes the steps needed to take in order to achieve the life we desire. The EP is really about making decisions that can impact the trajectory of my story. We set boundaries to protect ourselves, but sometimes these boundaries prevent us from reaching the places we might need to get to.
When you started this EP, did you already know “Boundaries” would become the central theme, or did it reveal itself over time?
I think I always knew. I had written a song with that name back in 2017, when I was going through a truly dark but essential point in my life, and that title just stayed with me. When I furthered that self-discovery and songwriting, it just made sense to name the project Boundaries.
You’ve built a strong career as a JUNO-nominated producer—how has that shaped your instincts as a solo artist?
I love being able to help other artists achieve their sonic visions. It’s allowed me to sharpen my technical and creative abilities in a meaningful way. It’s also allowed me to learn so much from the artists I work with, and vice versa. I can’t imagine being in this business doing one without the other. They truly work hand in hand for me as a creative.
Do you ever find it difficult to switch from “producer brain” into “artist brain,” or do they complement each other?
They complement each other. Sometimes I’ve created a piece of music for myself that doesn’t actually work for me, and I’m able to share that with an artist. I’ve even had artists include those songs on their projects. However, when I’m in the producer chair, I naturally have to have my “editor” cap on more than when I’m creating for my artist project. If I tap into the editor mindset too early, it can actually hinder my creative process for my own art. So there is definitely a different approach I take.
You’re about to hit several Ontario cities—what are you most excited about bringing these songs to a live audience?
A lot of people may not know this, but I actually play almost all the instruments on the music I produce, not only for myself but for others. So I try to bring this into my live show as much as I can. I even play a trombone on stage! I think it really helps to bring the audience into the sonic world I try to create with each song I make.
Where do you see your sound and storytelling heading after this chapter?
I want to continue to share honest and raw stories from my life. I want my sound to continue to evolve as I do. There are some deeply personal stories that I’ve begun to tap into that I think will shape the next projects to come. I hope that I can look back in 10 years and see the evolution of the music I’ve made, and the story it tells.